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All STAR students are expected to be in full
school uniform beginning with the first day of school. The uniform
policy is as follows:
Middle School students:
Light blue polo
shirts with STAR logo Navy blue pants (or skirts) - no jeans Black
shoes (no sneakers)
High School students:
White polo shirts with
STAR logo Black pants (or skirts) - no jeans Black shoes (no
sneakers)
From the Principal
Message From
The Principal
Dear Parents:
Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year!
We are looking forward to a year filled with wonderful
opportunities for our entire school community to come together in
support of our students. We must continue to help each of them
building successfully for the future through fostering individual
determination and striving for educational excellence at STAR Early
College School.
Each year we learn more as a school community about what
we have to do to support all of our students in creating an
educational pathway that will prepare them to be ready for college.
Our mission is to educate and prepare all of our students to be
successful and productive citizens in the 21st century global
society. In todays world, all of our students will need a
postsecondary education in order to work in a career that will earn
a living wage.
Our educational challenge is to be able to foster your
child's ability to think critically, problem solve, work in teams,
use technology, be self-directed and to demonstrate good
citizenship and community service.
We are committed to a "college-going culture" which will
support each students dreams and future goals. We hope that you
will help support our goal to make STAR Early College the best
educational experience for your child.
Dr. Eric L. Blake
Principal
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BROOKLYN COLLEGE SPRING ORIENTATION FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 25 IN ROOM 217R
Juniors are scheduled from 9:30-10:30.
Seniors are scheduled from 12:00-1:00.
Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.
You will receive your official spring schedule at this time.
In addition, you will have an opportunity to make changes to your schedule if necessary.
If you have a conflict due to a Regents exam, please contact the STAR office at Brooklyn College.
Brooklyn College & Science, Technology and Research (STAR) Early College School
The STAR Early College High School opened in 2003 in partnership with Brooklyn College and the New York City Department of Education. The school offers students a rigorous and challenging, college-enriched curriculum, with a science, technology, and research themes.
STAR is one of seventy five early college high schools in the National Early College Initiative, funded in part through the Woodrow Wilson Early College and Gates Education Foundations. STAR extended to a middle school in 2007, changing its name to STAR Early College School, and accepted its first sixth-grade class in fall 2007. It became a full-service early-college school, 6-12, in 2009. STAR graduated its first high school class in 2007with 98 percent of its students having met or exceeded the assessment and state standards for graduation.
In support of students’ transition from high school to college, the Brooklyn College-STAR partnership, with the support of the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education, developed a multiyear transitional plan. This transitional plan gradually introduces students to college-going experiences and the demands of college coursework. It starts with introductory credit bearing classes in the ninth and tenth grades, and culminates in the eleventh and twelfth grades. As a result of this effort, STAR students are gaining real-world experiences through special seminar series, field investigation, research opportunities and internships, while earning a significant number of college credits.
STAR teachers are actively engaged with Brooklyn College faculty to develop, review and align curricula aimed at developing students’ skills and assisting them to make the connection between high school and college work. This partnership activity also connects and supports the efforts of the high school teachers and college faculty in their respective disciplines.
Dear Seniors and Parents of Seniors,
The Senior trip will take place on January 27, 2012- January 29, 2012. The Senior class will be going to Pinegrove Ranch in Kerhonkson, New York. Pinegrove Ranch is an all inclusive getaway offering many indoor and outdoor activities to keep your senior thoroughly occupied during their stay. Listed below is what is included:
- Roundtrip transportation via deluxe motorcoach.
- 2 nights accommodations at The Pinegrove Resort Ranch, Kerhonkson, NY
- 6 delicious meals-2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Free Skiing on premises with ski equipment and lesson included
- Free Snowtubing on premises (weather permitting)
- Free horseback riding on premises. Helmets included.
- Chuckwagon snack bar with unlimited free hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, french fries, ice cream cones and beverages during select hours.
- Pizza Party and soda one night.
- DJ Party with dance contests and prizes for the winners both nights.
- Free live entertainment (Comedian, Magician or other professional entertainer) every Saturday night.
- Contests and Games such as Spades Card Tournament, Pinball, Trivia, Bingo, Miniature Golf and Pool Shoot; Karaoke both nights.
- Full use of all indoor facilities such as pool with Multi-turn Flume water slide, miniature golf, video game room, Laser Tag, archery, ping pong, bocci ball, shuffleboard and more.
- Outdoor Ice Skating with skate rentals included (weather permitting).
- Paintball available at an additional cost.
- State of the art fitness center with rock climbing wall.
- Professional photographers will take pictures during meals and trail rides. Pictures will be available for purchase.
- Adult chaperones from STAR.
The price of this trip is:
6 persons per room- 269.00
5 persons per room- 275.00
4 persons per room- 285.00
3 persons per room- 319.00
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1. Once you are on the homepage, click on the words STUDENTS' CLASS INFORMATION in the top left hand corner of this page. That will bring you to a drop-down menu that will have two choices: FACULTY & STAFF and CLASS PAGES.
2. Drag down to CLASS PAGES and let go. That will bring you to the list of class pages that teachers have put up on the website.
3. Find your child's class and click on the link. That will bring you to any information that their teacher in that subject has placed on the website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not see anything listed for your child's class, that would indicate that their teacher for that particular subject has not placed anything on the website. You may then try to contact the teacher to attempt to get the information for which you are looking.
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Dear Parent/Guardian of STAR High School Seniors,
As the COSA for the Senior Class I am writing to bring your attention to important dates and/ or deadlines for your student. As you are aware senior year in high school is an important time for your child. It marks an end of one chapter in their life and the beginning of another. In order to celebrate this time we have put together activities for them.
- The Senior Trip to Pinegrove Ranch is scheduled for January 27, 2012 to January 29, 2012. Please see the attached packet regarding the senior trip.
- Senior Ring Day is November 4, 2011. Rings cost $45.00. The metal used is Ultrium and has a lifetime guarantee. 24k Gold overlay rings are available for $87.00. A personal check or money order should be made out to Reed Ring Corp is due on November 4, 2011. Money will be accepted at any time until the due date.
- Senior Dues will be $140.00. This will include their Cap and Gowns, Diploma Cases, Yearbook, Sweatshirt and sitting fee for their senior photo.
- Senior Picture Day- TBA- We will be using Lifetouch Senior Portraits. Affordable packages are available. Package information will be sent home along with the date of picture day.
- Senior Prom- There will be a Senior Prom in late May or early June. The date and venue are to be determined. The cost of a ticket to the Senior Prom will be approximately $140.00. This will include cocktail hour, sit down service dinner, venetian dessert hour, DJ (and giveaways) and gift bag.
Listed below are important dates/deadlines for your Seniors:
November 4, 2011- Senior Ring Day- $45.00 for each ring.
November 10, 2011- Senior Trip deposit of $75.00 due.
December 7, 2011- Final balance payment for Senior Trip Due.
February 29, 2012- Senior Dues are due in full.
April 20, 2012- May 4, 2012- Senior Prom Ticket will be sold approximately $140.00
(venue and final price will be determined ASAP)
Resources for Parents SchoolSourceNYC: Answers for New York City Families is an exciting multimedia project launched in spring 2009 by RMC Corporation in collaboration with THIRTEEN.
- This website provides the latest information on topics important to families such as how to register for kindergarten, what to look for when choosing a high school, and why families need to stay involved and connected to schools. The website also suggests ways for families to connect in a meaningful context with schools around the key area of student achievement. Print and multimedia materials showcased on the website may be downloaded and used in training workshops as well as for distribution by community partners. The SchoolSource NYC products will include information sheets, narrated PowerPoints, video clips, podcasts, and training guides.
Topics for the school year include: - Transitions to Kindergarten, Middle School and High School;
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Regents Examinations
- Strong Foundations
- High School Admissions Process
 Parents/ Guardians,
You may register for Email Class Alerts by using the Parent Registration link at the top of our homepage. This will increase your link with our school.
School Meals Online
 School Meals Online
Visit www.nyc.gov/accessnyc to apply for School Meals online. Families only need to submit one application online for all their children, even if their children attend different types of schools (public, private or charter).
Complete the application online in any of the seven languages on ACCESS NYC - English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole or Arabic.
The paper application is still available and families who prefer that method, or would like to apply in a language not available on ACCESS NYC (for example Bengali, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Hindi, Polish or Urdu) can obtain the application from their child's school.
If families have any questions about the application, they can send an email to OSCompliance@schools.nyc.gov or call the Office of SchoolFood Help Desk at (718) 707-4400.
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